Vern Anastasio
Host of Philly Built
Vern Anastasio has hosted 33 Episodes.
-
Philly City Councilmember and Working Families Party leader Kendra Brooks
December 10th, 2025 | 34 mins 41 secs
philadelphia, philly
Councilmember Kendra Brooks talks about her problems with Mayor Parker's budget, her vision of Social Housing and Bob Brady's Wildwood Summer Bash as she leads the Working Families Party in Philadelphia.
-
Jake Blumgart on the state of development in Philly
November 26th, 2025 | 44 mins 34 secs
philadelphia, philly
Inquirer real estate reporter Jake Blumgart joins us to talk about the Wanamaker building, the disaster at University of the Arts, Market East developement, Northern Liberties' new Piazza Alta and the commercial office crisis in center city... plus a report card for Mayor Parker.
-
Run For Something
November 14th, 2025 | 41 mins 52 secs
philadelphia, philly
Today on the show, we are joined by Melanie Rose of Run For Something, the organization helping folks all over the country get into (and win) local elected offices.
-
Nathaniel Popkin & A Brief History Of Philadelphia
October 29th, 2025 | 1 hr 7 mins
history, nathaniel popkin, philadelphia
Celebrated author, filmmaker and Philadelphia historian Nathanial Popkin joins us on the 5th Season Premiere to talk about the current state of our city.
-
A frank conversation with Larry Krasner
January 22nd, 2025 | 45 mins 9 secs
philadelphia, philly
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner joins us for a frank conversation about law, order and how he'll deal with the Trump administration's demands regarding immigration enforcement.
-
Philly Prognosis for 2025 with Daniel Pearson
January 8th, 2025 | 39 mins 11 secs
philadelphia, philly
We welcome Daniel Pearson from the Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial board to discuss whether 2025 will be a happy new year for Chinatown, Philly’s Public Schools, SEPTA, the District Attorney and the current leadership of the city’s Democratic Party.
-
FDR Park: Past, Present and Future
December 18th, 2024 | 45 mins 44 secs
philadelphia, philly
We talk zoning, greening, growing and building in and around FDR park with real estate guru and Packer Park community leader Barbara Capozzi.
-
Thanksgiving Leftovers: The FOOD Episode!
December 4th, 2024 | 40 mins 25 secs
philadelphia, philly
On this special episode, Vern and Producer Joe go through all the great food recommendations they’ve received from guests in the first two seasons of Philly Built.
-
The One About Corruption w/ author Brett Mandel
November 19th, 2024 | 43 mins 9 secs
philadelphia, philly
Author Brett Mandell joins Philly Built to explore Philadelphia's culture of government corruption in his book: Philadelphia, Corrupt and Consenting: A City's Struggle Against an Epithet.
-
Vision Zero with Chris Gale of the Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia
November 7th, 2024 | 47 mins 12 secs
philadelphia, philly
Chris Gale, Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, joins us to talk about Vision Zero Philly, a road infrastructure and engineering plan to ensure cars, bikes and pedestrians safely coexist on the streets of Philadelphia.
-
Everything You Wanted To Know About Voting In Philly But Were Afraid To Ask
October 22nd, 2024 | 53 mins 32 secs
philadelphia, philly
Welcome to Season 4 of Philly Built!
-
Why Philly's Summer Of 2026 Should Be On Your Radar Now
March 27th, 2024 | 49 mins 33 secs
philadelphia, philly
On the third season finale, we dive deep into the plans, parties and neighborhood programs being developed for the Summer of 2026 -- when Philadelphia takes center stage for the FIFA World Cup, the MLB All-Star Game and America's 250th birthday celebration.
-
Carla Robinson and the Power of Hyperlocal Media
February 27th, 2024 | 51 mins 41 secs
philadelphia, philly
We examine the power of neighborhood-based media with the Chestnut Hill Local's Carla Robinson, as we discuss Septa train cuts, dirty water supply and a phantom zoning RCO in Northwest Philadelphia.
-
Philly Zoning Mailbag
February 7th, 2024 | 46 mins 55 secs
philadelphia, philly
We open the email inbox at phillyzoning.com to tackle your questions about zoning, affordable housing, community opposition and much more!
-
What To Expect When You're Expecting Cherelle Parker w/ Leigh Whitaker
January 17th, 2024 | 45 mins 47 secs
philadelphia, philly
On this episode, we get into what to expect when you’re expecting Cherelle Parker as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor with Government Relations pro and member of Mayor Parker’s transition team, Leigh Whitaker.
-
Samantha Melamed and the crumbling city
December 20th, 2023 | 39 mins 49 secs
Journalist Samantha Melamed joins us to discuss the people and the policies behind her Philadelphia Inquirer series, Crumbling City, which examines how residents are physically impacted by reckless and chaotic in-fill neighborhood development.